Castres Mazamet Airport

LFCK / DCM

Castres, FR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 10 min ago
09:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
21 kt
130°
10+ km
Visibility
3,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFCK 040930Z AUTO 13021KT 9999 BKN032 14/08 Q1022 BECMG 13020G32KT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 788 ft
BKN 3,200 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,988 ft AMSL
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
996 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (788 ft)
Pressure Alt
526 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 595 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LFCK 040800Z 0409/0418 13020G32KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:39Z BASE
+0h
VFR 130° 20 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FCK
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
5,988 ft 98 ft CON 141°
20.7 kt 3.6 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFCK

7,711 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.2%
MVFR
24.8%
IFR
12.7%
LIFR
6.4%

Castres Mazamet Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 19.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 10.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 35 knots. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 10.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 35 kt
Calm Winds: 6.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.1%
NE
1.4%
E
8.3%
SE
36.6%
S
3.4%
SW
1%
W
19.2%
NW
20.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.8°C
Range: -8°C to 33°C
-8°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 7,711 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Castres Mazamet Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFCK
IATA Code: DCM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 788 ft MSL

Location

City: Castres
Country: FR
Latitude: 43.556301°
Longitude: 2.289180°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 5,988 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Castres Mazamet Airport

Overview

Castres Mazamet Airport serves the Tarn department in southern France, providing regional aviation access for the Occitanie region. Located at 788 feet mean sea level with coordinates 43.556301, 2.289180, this medium-sized airport supports varied aviation activities with its single runway 14/32 measuring 5,988 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations reveal predominantly VFR conditions 56.6% of the time, with marginal VFR and IFR conditions occurring 36.1% of flights. Southeastern winds at 135° dominate, averaging 10.3 knots with occasional gusts up to 35 knots. Temperature variations range significantly from -8°C to 33°C, with an average of 11.2°C, suggesting potential need for careful preflight planning.

Notable Features

The airport's elevation and geographic position suggest terrain interaction that could influence local wind patterns and approach dynamics. With calm wind conditions present 7.5% of the time, pilots should anticipate potential wind variability. The runway demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions 100% of the time and an average crosswind component of only 3.1 knots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 14/32 offers consistent wind alignment, making it favorable for most approach scenarios. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility (fog present only 4.9% of observations). October, September, and December represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations at this airport.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.